Senior Manager, Operations Planning & Analytics

Job Description

Day to Day:

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Manager, Operations Planning & Analytics, for one of their top retail clients to work in Manhattan, NY. This person will lead forecasting, inventory planning, and business analytics initiatives. This high-impact role sits at the intersection of operations, finance, and merchandising - acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and orchestrating the evolution of our planning capabilities in an increasingly digital landscape.

The Senior Manager will oversee executive-level planning deliverables, lead a high-performing analytics team, champion digital transformation initiatives, and drive the integration of AI/ML capabilities into our planning processes.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning & Forecasting

• Advanced Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Digital Transformation & Technology Leadership

• Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Team Development & Organizational Capability Building

• Risk Management & Business Continuity

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Salary: $145,000-$160,000

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Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, or Analytics

• 10+ years experience in operations planning, supply chain analytics, demand planning, or related functions

• 3 years in leadership roles with direct report management experience

• Demonstrated success in S&OP process leadership and cross-functional program management

• Track record of digital transformation initiatives and technology implementations - MBA or relevant Master's degree

• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP)

• Additional certifications in data science, project management (PMP), or Lean Six Sigma valued

• Proven experience in luxury goods, premium consumer brands, or high-end retail

Technical Competencies

• Advanced Excel modeling including VBA, complex formulas, and large dataset manipulation

• Statistical software proficiency: R, Python, or SAS for predictive modeling preferred

• BI/Visualization tools: Tableau, Power BI, Looker, or similar platforms

• Planning systems: Experience with SAP IBP, Anaplan, o9, JDA/Blue Yonder, or similar

• Database skills: experience with SQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, or similar preferred

• AI/ML understanding: Familiarity with machine learning concepts and applications in planning

• ERP systems: SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise systems

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking with ability to connect operational metrics to business outcomes

• Executive communication skills with experience presenting to C-suite stakeholders

• Change leadership driving transformation in complex, matrixed organizations

• Analytical problem-solving using data-driven approaches to complex challenges

• Cross-cultural competency for global team collaboration

• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to navigate shifting priorities

• Customer-centric mindset understanding luxury consumer expectations